Srinagar, July 26: On the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday paid tribute to martyrs at Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking on the 20th anniversary of the Kargil victory, General Bipin Rawat gave a stern warning to Pakistan, saying, "You will get a bloodier nose next time".

Asked what message he will give to Pakistan on the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, General Rawat said: "Don't do it. Misadventures are normally not repeated. You'll get a bloodier nose next time." The Indian armed forces had successfully carried out the "Operation Vijay" by defeating Pakistan and regaining control of all the previously held territory on July 26, 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas 2019: Remember Kargil Heroes Who Turned Tables on Pakistan in The 1999 War.

General Rawat assured the nation that the Indian Army will continue to protect the country's border. "I want to convey to our countrymen that you can be rest assured that any task given to defence services will always be accomplished no matter how difficult it is. Our soldiers will continue to man and guard our borders," he said. "Peace and tranquillity prevail along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the situation is under control," he added.  Kargil Vijay Diwas 2019: Photos of the Indo-Pakistan War on Its 20th Anniversary.

General Rawat further said the modernisation of armed forces is underway. "We are looking at modernising our inventory. Our focus is on Artillery weapon system. By 2020, we will get the Howitzers. K-9 Vajra is being manufactured in the country now and two Bofors like guns are being manufactured locally," he said.

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